sids webinar oceania social v2

__Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 10:00pm-11:00pm EDT__.

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Small Island Developing States (SIDS) face unique social, economic, and environmental vulnerabilities, and must rapidly accelerate their transition to sustainable economies. Many SIDS are exploring innovative financing mechanisms, including blended finance, for this transition. Blended finance will be an essential tool in supporting the regional blue economy transition, scaling investment opportunities, and financing nature-based solutions. 

This virtual panel discussion will explore the trends, opportunities, and challenges for blended finance in the Oceania region, and discuss successful examples of blended finance structures and instruments deployed to-date. The session will conclude with an open Q&A. 

Featured panelists:
- Marko van Waveren Hogervorst, PFAN Programme Manager, UNIDO
- Andy Isbister, A/g Director, Blended Finance and Investor Engagement Unit, Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
- Paul Makumbe, Regional Director, Pacific, Camco

Blended Finance for Small Island Developing States (SIDS): Oceania

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pcRfXFNqgY

Small Island Developing States (SIDS) face unique social, economic, and environmental vulnerabilities, and must rapidly accelerate their transition to sustainable economies. Many SIDS are exploring innovative financing mechanisms, including blended finance, for this transition. Blended finance will be an essential tool in supporting the regional blue economy transition, scaling investment opportunities, and financing nature-based solutions. 

This webinar explored the trends, opportunities, and challenges for blended finance in the Oceania region, and discussed successful examples of blended finance structures and instruments deployed to-date. The session concluded with an open Q&A. 

Featured panelists:
- __Marko van Waveren Hogervorst__, PFAN Programme Manager, UNIDO
- __Andy Isbister__, A/g Director, Blended Finance and Investor Engagement Unit, Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
- __Paul Makumbe__, Regional Director, Pacific, Camco

Join us for for an update on Blended Finance in the Oceania region.

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